Gogo Maweni Celebrates 39th Birthday After Giving Birth to Her Twins: “Happy Birthday to Me”

Gogo Maweni Celebrates 39th Birthday After Giving Birth to Her Twins: “Happy Birthday to Me”

  • South African popular sangoma Gogo Maweni recently celebrated her special day in style
  • As she turned 39, the reality TV star posted a video of how she enjoyed her birthday on social media
  • Many netizens flooded the comment section with birthday messages for the popular podcaster
Netizens wished Gogo Maweni a happy birthday
Gogo Maweni celebrated her 39th birthday in style. Image: Oupa Bopape/Gallo Images via Getty Images
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South African popular sangoma, Gogo Maweni, recently made headlines on social media as she marked yet another year around the sun.

On Friday, 29 August 2025, the star who revealed that her husband, Sabelo Mgube, isn't making her happy following a cheating scandal, excitedly announced that she celebrated her 39th birthday on social media.

The podcaster's birthday came just a month after she gave birth to her twin babies. Gogo Maweni posted a video of her celebration on her Instagram page and captioned it:

"Last year I celebrated my wedding, buying a house as well as a townhouse and flipping them into a rental business…2025 started with drama as well as me getting arrested, which I’m grateful for as it was the greatest eye opener to appreciating what God & my Ancestors blessed me with! Today I turn 39, and yet again this year we have achieved cars, a home, a traditional spa, as well as the birth of our beloved twins…Happy Birthday to me."

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Netizens wished Maweni a happy birthday

Shortly after the star announced that she was growing a year older, many netizens flooded the comment section with birthday messages, wishing Gogo Maweni a great day.

Here are some of the comments below:

Media personality Khanyi Mbau said:

"Leeee, to many more, health and wealth my angel."

Influencer Inno Morolong wrote:

"Congratulations my friend."

you_slimming responded:

"Whooow Momi happy birthday, more wealth and happiness."

simphiwe.majola replied:

"Happy Birthday to you, my darling."

refemetswetshegofatso123 commented:

"One thing no one can take away from you is your work ethic and how much of a serial achiever you are. Happy birthday, Sis Makgotso."

artherolimited mentioned:

"Happy birthday. May the year ahead be filled with growth and blessings!"

sanelisiwemaureen shared:

"Happy birthday, Gogo. More years to come, and you are blessed. Enjoy your day, Gogo. l love you more."

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Netizens wished Gogo Maweni a happy birthday
Gogo Maweni turned a year older in August 2025. Image: Oupa Bopape/Gallo Images via Getty Images
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What you need to know about Gogo Maweni

Gogo Maweni is a renowned South African social media influencer, entrepreneur, and television personality from Sandton, Gauteng. Learn more about her sangoma and the lavish lifestyle she leads. In addition to having an herbal store, she sells luxury fragrance candles and herbs. The sangoma was born on 29 August 1986 in Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa. Her real name is Makgotso Lee-Anne Makopo.

Makgotso is a certified sangoma, a traditional healer who specialises in communicating with ancestors to diagnose, treat, and guide people. In addition to her work as a healer, she runs a successful business where she provides consultations and sells various herbal remedies.

Gogo Maweni prays in a river in viral video

Meanwhile, Briefly News previously reported that Gogo Maweni is not letting her pregnancy stop her from doing what she does best.

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The star shared a video of herself praying in the river, which caused a buzz among her fans.

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